Long Island City
Handyman & Repair
Hunters Point, Queens
One call. A real quote before we start. TV mounts, furniture assembly, drywall patches, window AC and the small fixes — planned around your building's rules, from 44th Rd.
- Before any work starts
- Quotefirst
- Covered from 44th Rd
- 13hoods
Core services
Mount it. Build it. Patch it. Cool it.
Hunters Point · Court Square · Queens West · Dutch Kills
TV & wall mounting
TVs, soundbars, art, mirrors and shelves — on whatever wall you've got. We ask what's behind it before we drill.
Drywall · metal studs · concrete · plasterFurniture & IKEA assembly
Flat-pack from any store, built square and anchored to the wall when it's tall. Elevator booking planned in.
Beds · PAX · cribs · desksDrywall, paint & caulk touch-ups
Anchor holes, dents and old mount holes patched and painted to match. Tubs and showers recaulked clean.
Patches · paint · caulkWindow AC install & removal
Window units installed on a support bracket or pulled for the winter. Through-wall units swapped into the sleeve you have.
Brackets · removal · wall sleevesThree steps. Quote first.
Call
Call or send the form. Tell us the job and send a photo — the wall, the box, the problem.
Quote
You get a quote before we start. Tell us your building's rules — elevator booking, work hours, paperwork — and we plan the visit around them.
Fix
We measure before we drill, do the job, and clean up before we leave.
Small jobs, done properly
Apartments · condos · rowhouses. A quote before any work starts.
TV mounting
TVs mounted level and solid on drywall, metal studs, concrete or prewar plaster. The wall decides the hardware.
DetailsFurniture & IKEA assembly
Beds, PAX wardrobes, dressers, desks and cribs — built square, and anchored to the wall when they're tall.
DetailsDrywall & plaster patching
Anchor holes, dents, doorknob holes and old mount holes — filled, sanded smooth and ready for paint.
DetailsWindow & through-wall AC
Window units installed on a support bracket, or pulled out for the winter. Through-wall units swapped into the sleeve you already have.
DetailsArt, mirrors & shelves
Art, heavy mirrors, gallery walls and floating shelves — hung level, with hardware matched to the wall and the weight.
DetailsCurtain rods, blinds & shades
Rods, blinds and blackout shades — including the wide floor-to-ceiling glass in Long Island City towers.
DetailsPaint touch-ups
Small areas brought back to match — after a patch, after a mount comes down, or before a walk-through.
DetailsCaulking & grout
Old, stained caulk cut out and replaced. Cracked or missing grout repaired, so water stays where it belongs.
DetailsDoor & cabinet adjustment
Doors that stick, rub or won't latch. Cabinet doors that sag or won't close. Loose hinges and handles.
DetailsDrafts & weatherstripping
Door sweeps, weatherstripping and sealing for the gaps that let winter in — around doors, windows and AC units.
DetailsChildproofing & anchoring
Dressers, bookcases and TVs anchored to the wall. Cabinet latches, drawer latches and gates fitted where little hands reach.
DetailsGrab bars
Bathroom and hallway grab bars fastened through tile into studs, blocking or masonry — never into bare drywall.
DetailsSmart doorbells, cameras & locks
Battery video doorbells, indoor cameras and the smart lock you bought — mounted, paired and set up on your phone.
DetailsMove-in & move-out repairs
Moving out: holes patched and touched up before the walk-through. Moving in: rods, shelves, TV and furniture in one visit.
DetailsNot on the list?
Send a photo and a line about the job. If it's work for a licensed trade, we'll say so.
Get a quoteReal walls. Real fixes.
Real job photos — no stock, nothing generated
How we work
LIC walls are not one kind of wall. So we ask before we drill.
In ZIP 11101, more than half of homes were built in 2010 or later, and more than 8 in 10 are in buildings with 20 or more units. That means drywall on metal studs, poured concrete and floor-to-ceiling glass — and a few blocks away, Hunters Point rowhouses from the 1870s and 80s with plaster on lath.
The anchor that holds in one will spin out of the other. Send us what you're working with and we'll bring the right hardware — and give you a quote before any work starts.
What to send us
- A photo of the wall and the thing going on it
- The wall, if you know it — concrete, drywall, plaster, brick
- Your building's contractor rules: COI form, elevator booking, work hours
Sources: US Census ACS 2020–24, ZIP 11101 · Hunters Point Historic District
Home base
11-25 44th Rd
Long Island City, NY 11101
Based at 11-25 44th Rd in Hunters Point. We come to you across Long Island City and nearby Queens.
Managed buildings
Many LIC condos and rentals ask for a certificate of insurance, a booked service elevator and weekday hours before any contractor goes up. Send the requirements with your request — we'll tell you before booking whether we can meet them.
- Quote before any work starts
- Measure before we drill
- Wiring, plumbing, gas: we'll tell you when it needs a licensed pro
Working in LIC buildings
Your building has rules. We plan around them.
COI
Certificate of insurance
Many managed NYC buildings want one on file before any contractor goes upstairs — often naming the building and its managing agent.
Lift
Service elevator
Many buildings want the service elevator booked ahead for deliveries and bigger jobs. Ask management how far ahead.
Hours
Work hours
City noise rules allow construction work on weekdays, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Buildings are often stricter than that.
Ask management for its contractor requirements, send them with your request, and book the elevator window. We confirm the job, the rules and a time before anyone comes over.
Straight answers
What kind of jobs do you take?
The small-to-medium jobs that pile up in an apartment: TV, art, mirror and shelf mounting; furniture and IKEA assembly; drywall and plaster patches; paint touch-ups; caulking and grout; sticking doors and cabinets; curtain rods and blinds; window and through-wall AC install and removal; childproofing and furniture anchoring; grab bars; smart doorbells, cameras and smart locks; weatherstripping; and move-in or move-out repairs.
What work do you refer out?
Electrical wiring and new circuits, plumbing beyond simple fixture issues, and anything involving gas. Those need licensed trades in New York City, and we'll tell you when your job needs one.
Can a handyman install a light fixture in NYC?
No. NYC requires a licensed master electrician and an electrical permit even to swap a light fixture or switch like for like. We don't do electrical work.
Do you give a quote before starting?
Yes. Send a photo and a short description, and you get a quote before any work starts. Written estimates are available on request.
Does my building require a certificate of insurance?
Many managed buildings in Long Island City ask anyone working in a unit for a certificate of insurance (COI), a booked service elevator and weekday work hours. Rules vary by building, so check with your management office and tell us what they require when you book.
Will my super mount shelves or drill into the wall?
It depends on the building. Residents report that supers are often off on weekends and holidays for anything that isn't an emergency. Ask management what they'll do; for everything else, call us.
Where are you located, and what areas do you serve?
11-25 44th Rd, Long Island City, NY 11101 — Hunters Point, about two blocks from the Court Square subway complex. We work across Long Island City: Hunters Point, Hunters Point South, Court Square, Queens West, Queens Plaza, Dutch Kills, Ravenswood, Queensbridge and Blissville, plus Astoria, Sunnyside, Woodside and Greenpoint.
Something need fixing?
Call. Describe the job. Get a quote before we start.